Volunteers needed to help create
an American Indian Christmas tree
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) is looking for volunteers to
help decorate an American Indian Christmas tree.
This will be the second year that STAHS has sponsored a Christmas tree to be
raffled off by Angels Anonymous at one of the largest annual charity fundraisers held
in Lincoln City, Ore.
Why? Because it gets the mission and the name of STAHS out to the public, which
will assist with fundraising efforts for the ultimate goal of a museum for the Confed-
erated Tribes of Siletz Indians – and it’s a fun way to show off your creative talents!
Tree decorating takes place Dec. 2 and the trees will be on display to the public
at Chinook Winds Casino Resort from Dec. 3-6.
Approximately 22 trees will be auctioned off at the annual Angels Ball on the
evening of Dec. 6. Last year’s tree was adorned with handmade ornaments represent-
ing the culture and heritage of the Siletz Tribe and it was truly beautiful.
Work party dates will be set soon and they are a lot of fun. If you are interested,
contact Teresa Simmons at 541-557-1695.
Babies!
Ryder Duane Case-
Hutchinson
Xavier, Tyee, Kiowa and Romeo
would like to announce the birth of
their little brother, Ryder Duane Case-
Hutchinson.
Ryder was born Aug. 18, 2014, at
1:02 p.m. He weighed 9.1 pounds and
was 21 inches long.
Proud parents are Kassi Garcia and Gary Hutchinson. Welcome to the family,
baby Ryder.
Courtesy photo
elders Council Meeting
Oct.11•1-4p.m.•ChinookWindsCasinoResort
SiletzElderpotlucksareheldmonthlyat6p.m.ontheMonday
before the regularly scheduled elders meeting. Please bring a
potluck dish you would like to share.
STAHS Chairman Gloria Ingle and Elaine Rilatos Smith, STAHS volunteer, with
the STAHS Christmas tree created for the 2013 Angels Ball. Look closely and you
will see dream catchers, tiny ribbon shirts, jingles, hand-woven basket ornaments,
starfish and shells, and more.
For more information, contact the elders Program at
800-922-1399,ext.1261,or541-444-8261.
2 spots open on Natural Resources Committee
Information/R include:
There are currently two vacancies on the Natural Resources Committee.
If you are interested in submitting an application for one of these positions,
please contact the Tribal Council office staff at 541-444-8203 or 541-444-8205.
These positions will remain open until filled.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Noon ~ 7 p.m.
Siletz Community Health Clinic
welfare, continued from page 1
Congress now implicitly recognizes the
importance of Tribal sovereignty and that
Tribal governments provide such important
programs and services in Indian Country.
It is a victory for Tribal governments
and a good result coming out of Tribal
Unity Impact Week. Once again, it was
very important that Tribal leaders showed
up in Washington, D.C., and made their
voices heard on Capitol Hill. It was
gratifying to see so many Tribal leaders
and advocates walking the hallways of
Congress, unified in their messages.
Next up, Tribes are encouraging Pres-
ident Obama to hold a signing ceremony.
The Tribal General Welfare Exclusion
Act is supported by 20 Tribal organiza-
tions, including United South and East-
ern Tribes; CATG Board of Directors;
National Indian Education Association;
Native American Finance Officers Asso-
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ciation; Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes; Alaska Federation of Natives;
Indian Land Tenure Foundation; National
Indian Gaming Association; Great Plains
Tribal Chairman Association; National
Center for American Indian Enterprise;
Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Inter Tribal
Council of Arizona; Americans for Indian
Opportunity; National Congress of
American Indians; Intertribal Agriculture
Council; National Indian Health Board;
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians;
Southern California Tribal Chairman’s
Association; Self-Governance Commu-
nication & Education Tribal Consortium;
United Indian Nations of Oklahoma,
Kansas & Texas; Montana-Wyoming
Tribal Leaders Council; and United Tribes
of Michigan.
The bill also is supported by the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce.
October 2014
Information/Resources Include:
Fitness
Nutrition
Menopause
Mental Health
Breast Exams
Pregnancy
Violence Against
Women
Smoking Cessation
Contraception
And More!
Women’s health exam appointments available. Call today!
Siletz Community Health Clinic
541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449